Hotels and Motels in Boston and San Francisco

I am planning to travel to San Francisco and Boston this year.
I have visited the so-called "Hotel" websites and found that they list only
the more expensive "Chain Hotels".
I live in Houston and just driving on the freeways that run through and
around
the city, I see many motels that are just not listed in these "Travel Info"
sites.
There could be many such inns in San Francisco and Boston as well.
I could imagine that a typical traveler would be missing on inexpensive
accomodations
that could be found when you just drive around and look for a motel.
though this would not be convenient.
My guess is that these sites are supported by the "Hotel Chains".
It seems that there really is no such thing as free information.

Francis M. Ardi


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Francis Ardi wrote:

I am planning to travel to San Francisco and Boston this year.
I have visited the so-called "Hotel" websites and found that they list only
the more expensive "Chain Hotels".
I live in Houston and just driving on the freeways that run through and
around
the city, I see many motels that are just not listed in these "Travel Info"
sites.
There could be many such inns in San Francisco and Boston as well.
I could imagine that a typical traveler would be missing on inexpensive
accomodations
that could be found when you just drive around and look for a motel.
though this would not be convenient.
My guess is that these sites are supported by the "Hotel Chains".
It seems that there really is no such thing as free information.


And there ain't no such thing as a free lunch.

But many of the guidebooks will list the non-chain hotels and inns. They aren't
free, but if you can afford to travel you can afford the $10 for a good
guidebook.

Larry


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Larry Finch

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W 74° 03' 56"

"Francis Ardi" wrote in message
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I am planning to travel to San Francisco and Boston this year.
I have visited the so-called "Hotel" websites and found that they list
only
the more expensive "Chain Hotels".
I live in Houston and just driving on the freeways that run through and
around
the city, I see many motels that are just not listed in these "Travel
Info"
sites.
There could be many such inns in San Francisco and Boston as well.
I could imagine that a typical traveler would be missing on inexpensive
accomodations
that could be found when you just drive around and look for a motel.
though this would not be convenient.
My guess is that these sites are supported by the "Hotel Chains".
It seems that there really is no such thing as free information.

Francis M. Ardi


For point and click weather forecasts, please visit
http://www.click-map.com
.
You might want to run to Sams Club and pick up Microsoft
Street & Trips. (About 25 Bucks) The program has thousands
of places listed. It will be good for planning your trip too.
You can punch up Hotels, Restaurants, ATM's, Transportation
stations, & dozens of other things, from 1 to 50 mile radius
of any point on the map. It's also compatible with most
GPS receivers. You can get driving directions & Travel times.
I travel extensively, & use it daily. It's my best friend.

Jim Davis
Houston, TX

$10 for a good guidebook

And your public library will have copies of many popular travel
guidebooks which you can use for free. (Although personally I
like to purchase my guidebook at a bookstore so I can write in
it and carry it with me).

James

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"Francis Ardi" wrote:

I am planning to travel to San Francisco and Boston this year.
I have visited the so-called "Hotel" websites and found that they list only
the more expensive "Chain Hotels".
I live in Houston and just driving on the freeways that run through and
around
the city, I see many motels that are just not listed in these "Travel Info"
sites.
There could be many such inns in San Francisco and Boston as well.
I could imagine that a typical traveler would be missing on inexpensive
accomodations
that could be found when you just drive around and look for a motel.
though this would not be convenient.
My guess is that these sites are supported by the "Hotel Chains".
It seems that there really is no such thing as free information.

Actually, not really. Expedia.com lists numerous non-chain
hotels/motels. You just have to look hard enoug. What's your
price range? Keep in mind that although Boston and San Francisco
are both fascinating cities to visit, they are also among the more
expensive cities, esp. for hotel accommodations.

Francis,

What do you plan on doing in Boston ?

Do you want to be downtown and walk ?
In the suburbs at a " Days Inn " and commute downtown ?
Rush hour commute crawls.
If you want to sleep in and then head in at 10am, that's one thing.
If you want to be in the city at 7,8,9 AM you better stay downtown.
Same thing heading back .. after 3:30 pm or so, it's busy until 6, 7pm.

What type of place are you looking for ?

bobb



"Larry Finch" wrote in message
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Francis Ardi wrote:

I am planning to travel to San Francisco and Boston this year.
I have visited the so-called "Hotel" websites and found that they list
only
the more expensive "Chain Hotels".
I live in Houston and just driving on the freeways that run through and
around
the city, I see many motels that are just not listed in these "Travel
Info"
sites.
There could be many such inns in San Francisco and Boston as well.
I could imagine that a typical traveler would be missing on inexpensive
accomodations
that could be found when you just drive around and look for a motel.
though this would not be convenient.
My guess is that these sites are supported by the "Hotel Chains".
It seems that there really is no such thing as free information.


And there ain't no such thing as a free lunch.

But many of the guidebooks will list the non-chain hotels and inns. They
aren't
free, but if you can afford to travel you can afford the $10 for a good
guidebook.

Larry


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Larry Finch

N 40° 53' 47"
W 74° 03' 56"